Partners.

The next morning.

Tsuki arrives at Hoshi’s room and knocks on the door. Surprised with her visit Hoshi quickly opens the door and salutes her.

Tsuki: “Goid morning Hoshi; you are to meet with our data analyst. He will brief you on all that is to come next including your upcoming first mission and partner. Good luck ill speak to you soon.”

Hoshi: “Affirmative ma’am!”

Hoshi arrives at the Mission briefing center where he meets data analyst Izutsu. They introduce themselves and begin going into details.

Izutsu: “Hoshi! I’ve herd many wonderful things about you but let’s cut to the chase. We don’t have much time you will be going on your first mission in one month’s time. Before I begin to give details on your mission.

Let me introduce you to your partner, Hana!”

Hoshi and Hana lock eyes. They stare at each other and for that second no sound no distractions like if time suddenly stop. Hoshi is mesmerized by her beauty and bright red eyes..

Hana turns her head gives him the cold shoulder.

Hoshi: “it’s nice to meet you” he says nervously.

Hana nods her head up and down but remains silent.

Izutsu: “Well there will be plenty of time for the both of you to get to know each other. In the meantime let’s get back to business.”

Izutsu plays a few slides on the digital screen projecting over them.

Izutsu: “ Now listen both of you are part of the special operations unit. In other words you’ll be working on covert operations that are usually classified. However you two need to go through some training to strengthen your bond and teamwork. During this month your abilities will be tested and trust me I won’t make this easy.”

Hoshi: “We are ready sir!”

Izutsu: “Glad to hear. Special operation units tend to operate in teams of two unless sent on a special requested missions where you will than be joining other duo teams. Duo teams consist of a Scouter and a Defender.

The scouters role is to survey and reconnaissance the area. Give the defender information needed for a battle but most importantly, be able to heal the defender. The defenders role is simple defend the scouter and defeat all enemy forces but most importantly complete the mission at all cost without fail.”

Hana: “our mission sir?”

Hoshi is shocked to hear Hana’s voice. Soothing, soft, yet mysterious.

Izutsu: “You both will be leaving this outpost soon and will be traveling 100 miles west towards the coastline towards one of the last human cities that still exist and reside there. They have more advanced capabilities than we do here and well it’s a city it’s massive in size compare to our little outpost here. The Supreme leader and council of truth are requesting all special operation units from surrounding outpost to gather there. Since you are the only ones here at this outpost, you will be leaving within one month time. Over there, you will be meeting Supreme commander Yami. He will take command over you both. Now both of you head to the training facility so you can begin your training. Good luck to you both! You’ll surely need it.”

Hoshi&Hana: “copy that sir” they shout in unison.

Now both of you willl be relocated to the training facility were you both will be sharing a room together and begin your training.

Hana and Hoshi: “Sharing!?” Both shout and than turn to once again lock eyes.

Izutsu: “this is gonna be fun! You are dismissed!”

Later that night.

Hoshi and Hana are having their first dinner together. Shy at first but quickly begin to enjoy eachothers company after Hana tries Hoshi’s cooking.

Hana: “it so delicious I can get use to this!”

Hoshi: “it’s a pleasure to have a partner like you Hana.”

Hana blushes and takes a sip of water.

Hana: “just make sure I don’t get killed out there!” Nervously laughing

Hoshi looks directly into her eyes

Hoshi: “I promise to always ways protect you and never leave your side .”

Hana looks up to Hoshi shocked by his response.

Hana: “let’s focus on our training. We have a long journey ahead of us.”

Both finish eating. Prepare for bed and lay in bed together. They are both shy but too exhausted from today to do anything about it. Both of their eyes are shutting simultaneously. As they fall asleep they both think to themselves. “we are partners now.”

They fall asleep. The night continues and their training is set to begin.

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